Nemanja Maksimovic still does not train with the group and is practically ruled out for Sunday's clash against Athletic at the Coliseum. The Serbian midfielder arrived with problems in the abductors of the double appointment with his selection and he already missed last week's game in Ipurua.
A very sensitive loss for José Bordalás, as Maksimovic is Arambarri's inseparable partner in midfield for two seasons. They complement each other perfectly and the absence of the Serbian is a setback. His replacement will be David Timor, who already played in Eibar and is fully trusted by the Alicante coach. With less travel and legs than Maksimovic, the Valencian contributes aerial power and a magnificent ball hit both in strategy and in long movement. The team will be the same as last week with the only possible variant that Ünal enters for Mata up front.
Cabaco and its punishment
The other reason to be aware of the Azulona call will be to see if Erick Cabaco is pardoned by Bordalás or still punished. The Uruguayan did not enter the list last week and everything indicates that he will remain off the list for a while.